Job Possibilities within the Theatre Department

Office Assistant

The job referral number for this position is:
7600701

10-15 hours a week, duties: answering the phone and
dealing with the public, typing, word processing, and
data entry, mailings. Applicants must be responsible, organized, able to work without
constant supervision and be sensitive to confidential material. Occasionally
student will work alone.

MUST BE WORK AWARDED

HOURS: flexible between 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday

Scenic and Properties Technician

The job referral number for this position is: 7600605

PROPS: Students applying for the position
Properties Technician should have carpentry skills and should be
a highly motivated, organized individual. Prop hunting ability a plus.

CARPENTER: Those interested in the scene
shop will have basic carpentry skills and be prepared to demonstrate
the safe use of common hand tools as well as a few of the more common
portable and stationary power tools. Must be able to follow instruction
as well as problem solve on your own. Ability to read blueprints
would be desirable though not mandatory.

Higher pay rates are possible based on skill level
and prior residential, industrial or theatrical construction experience.
Welding/fabricating experience will also command a higher pay rate.

HOURS: Generally 9am-5pm daily with possible
evening and/or Saturday hours depending on size of productions. Strikes
(tearing down the show) generally happen on Sunday afternoon following
the close of each production.

PAY RATES: Understanding that students may
fall anywhere on a continuum in terms of experience we provide various
pay entry levels beginning at $7.40 for those meeting minimum experience/skill
requirements. Pay increases are based on several factors including
improvement of current skills, learning knew skills, safety attitude,
ability to be part of a team and attendance/tardiness.

NOTE: The status of the scenery and props
at night is dependent on us completing our jobs in an allotted
time. Working as quickly as is safely possible is important , as is your
cooperation in attendance and tardiness. This is a job not a favor you
are granting us. Once a schedule is worked out with individual students
you will be expected to adhere to it.

House Manager

The job referral number for this position is: 7600901

HOUSE MANAGER: House management requires
a pleasant but firm demeanor, a cool head and the ability to handle large
crowds.

House Management is a significant part of the production and the audience experience. You are the frontline of the department and the first face people see when they enter the theatre. It is your job to greet everyone and make them feel as welcome as possible. You must have the ability to anticipate problems, dangers, and needs of the audience members because you will be called on to solve problems as they arise. The Theatre Department feels strongly about the House Manager position and duties should be fulfilled with professionalism and care.

Hours: Generally evening hours at performance time.

For further information contact the Theatre Department at ext. 7600.

Lighting and Sound

Campus-ARTS TECHNICIAN

Reference #: 7404125/1

Job Summary:
PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIAN IN LIGHTING, SOUND & FILM: work with one/more
of the following: lighting and/or sound for DeWitt Theatre, Dimnent Chapel
& Music Dept. and/or live events and films at the Knickerbocker.
Only a strong interest in theater, dance, music or film is necessary,
but wage level is commensurate with
experience 10-30 hours/wk

Costume Shop

The job referral number for this position is: 7600505

Stitchers: Students applying for work in
the costume shop will need a basic knowledge in sewing and working in
group tasks. Some familiarity with home sewing machines, sergers and hand
stitching is needed. Some experience in theatre is preferred but not required,
since the job may require working backstage during theatre events.

HOURS: Primarily M-F 1-5pm and some evenings
and weekends during performances.

NOTE: The status of night hours night is dependent on us completing our jobs in an allotted time. Working
as quickly as is safely possible is important , as is your cooperation
in attendance and tardiness. Your attendance is not a favor you are granting
us, it is a requirement of the job. Once a schedule is worked out with
individual students you will be expected to adhere to it. Be aware that
evening hours may be required and you may be asked to work during breaks.

Assistant Stage Manager(Must be selected by the theatre
department for this position.) Perform all the necessary functions
of stage managing a major theatre production in coordination with the Stage Manager. Qualities needed: Theatre
knowledge and experience, strong organizational and communication skills,
patience, leadership, dependability, creativity.
Contact the Theatre Office. (x7600)